2007 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 763 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2009 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4477 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 189 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
